Bill Overview
Title: No Mandates Act
Description: This bill prohibits federal agencies and certain entities that receive federal funding from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations. Specifically, federal agencies may not issue rules, regulations, or guidance that require an individual to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also prohibits requiring a COVID-19 vaccination to access federal property and services or congressional grounds and services. Additionally, an entity that received federal COVID-19 relief funds or receives other federal funds after this bill's enactment may not require a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of providing any service to an individual.
Sponsors: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals potentially affected by COVID-19 vaccination mandates
Estimated Size: 198000000
- The global population is 7.9 billion people as of 2021, and almost everyone has been affected by COVID-19 in some way, either through health impacts or public health policies like mandates.
- As of 2023, an estimated 4.4 billion people globally have received a COVID-19 vaccination.
- This bill specifically impacts individuals who face vaccine mandates from entities that receive federal funds and individuals accessing federal properties and services.
- The prohibition of mandates could affect anyone seeking employment, services, or access to entities or locations previously requiring vaccination.
- Considering 4.4 billion people are vaccinated, this reflects potential overlap in the population that might be mandated for vaccines by different entities.
Reasoning
- The policy affects individuals by potentially increasing their access to federal services and employment opportunities regardless of vaccination status, impacting wellbeing positively for some who oppose mandates.
- Individuals who support mandates may feel a decrease in perceived safety, influencing wellbeing scores negatively.
- Implementation is limited to entities receiving federal funds, so it's not universally impactful, affecting selectively those interacting with federal properties or services.
- Budget constraints mean significant boosts to wellbeing would be rare and concentrated on immediate policy-affect changes rather than adaption by broader population cohorts across many entities.
Simulated Interviews
Healthcare worker (Houston, TX)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm relieved to have the choice not to be vaccinated and still keep my job.
- I feel like my right to choose for my body is respected with this policy.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 2 |
IT Specialist (Chicago, IL)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm concerned that removing mandates will make places less safe.
- I believe vaccines are important to protect everyone, and this is a step backward.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 7 |
Teacher (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 38 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I am neutral about the policy because I am already vaccinated.
- This might create issues if parents worry about unvaccinated teachers.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
College student (New York, NY)
Age: 19 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a relief because I won't be forced into medical decisions I can't make.
- I'm concerned about the stigma from peers, though.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 2 |
Small Business Owner (Dallas, TX)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This might complicate contracts if workers are required to be vaccinated.
- I can see both sides but lean towards more freedom of choice.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Retired (Miami, FL)
Age: 62 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 20/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I have mixed feelings; safety might be compromised, but I'm vaccinated.
- Not sure if this really impacts me directly.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Freelance Artist (Denver, CO)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I like the freedom to choose and avoid mandates.
- This doesn't really affect my day-to-day life much.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Software Engineer (Seattle, WA)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- As a remote worker, this impacts me less directly, but I believe in mandates.
- I think safety is enhanced with mandates in place.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Restaurant Manager (Austin, TX)
Age: 27 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy might help avoid staffing issues due to vaccine requirements.
- I see some benefits for employees regarding choice.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Public Sector Employee (Chicago, IL)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I wish mandates were still in place for worker safety.
- I'm concerned about how this alters workplace dynamics.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $1000000 (Low: $500000, High: $5000000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- Potential public health concerns if vaccination rates drop due to decreased mandates.
- Political and social implications of federal involvement in public health mandate debates.
- Long-term impacts on COVID-19 transmission and healthcare dynamics.